News Archives for November, 2007
30 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Cllr Maeve Mc Laughlin has called for targeted approach to the increase in student places at Magee Read full article
30 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Deputy Mayor Councillor Patricia Logue has said people who are still worried over the recent loss of 25 million child benefit recipients personal details should take a few extra security measures with their bank accounts and also contact reference agencies to request copies of their credit files. Read full article
30 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has called for a financial package and clear timescales for the major health and social care facility to be located in the Creggan Burn Park/ Glen Road area of the city. Read full article
29 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has appealed parents to be vigilant after a man approached two young girls and threatened to expose himself to them. Read full article
29 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney has welcomed the launch of the joint initiative by the PSNI and the Garda Siochana to tackle drink driving over the Christmas period. Read full article
29 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney has welcomed the meeting of the North South Ministerial Council Meeting in which the campaign to situate a radiography unit in the North West has taking a step forward Read full article
29 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Councillor Tony Hassan has backed calls from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for landlords to ensure that their gas safety checks are up to date and gas appliances on their premises are maintained in a safe condition.
Councillor Hassan also called for landlords to ensure that multiple occupancy buildings are fitted with the proper smoke alarms Read full article
29 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor for the rural ward Paul Fleming has said that it is essential that any proposals to rationalise the Post Office Network should not in any way add to the isolation of people, particularly in rural areas Read full article
29 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has called on the management of Arntz Belting Company to state the facts in connection with a planning application for housing on its entire site. Read full article
29 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has accused Social development Minister, Margaret Ritchie of targeting the homeless and the elderly by threatening to cut the Housing Executive budget and the Warm Home schemes by 50%. Read full article
28 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has said that the gather up scheme, in which fire alarms are being fitted, presently being carried out by the Housing Executive in Ardnamoyle Avenue will ensure the safety of their tenants. Read full article
28 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has welcomed the announcement by Fisheries Minister, Michelle Gildernew of £12.76m (€18.1m) funding under the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) for the local fishing industry. Read full article
28 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney has welcomed the publication of the Executive's Review of Domestic Rates. Read full article
28 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has said that the 'Stand Up for Derry' campaign will not only continue but will be intensified over the coming months despite the SDLP voting against a motion put before Derry City Council calling for all party support for the campaign Read full article
28 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Patricia Logue has welcomed the initiative by Gingerbread to launch a pact aimed at single parents. Read full article
28 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Elisha McLaughlin speaking following the publication of an Amnesty International Report today highlighting the lack of services available in the North of Ireland for women who are raped or experience violence has said that tackling violence against women must be given the priority it deserves. Read full article
28 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Kevin Campbell has called on all Banks to follow the lead taken by National Irish Bank and its sister company Northern Bank in abolishing fees for electronic cross-border transfers. Read full article
28 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has said it is vitally important that the "Warm Homes Scheme" is fully supported in continuing efforts to make homes warmer, healthier and more energy efficient and is aimed at those most in need.
Mr McCartney was speaking after Sinn Féin pledged its support to scheme Read full article
27 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson speaking ahead of the Assembly debate on the draft Budget has said that tackling inequality and protecting the most vulnerable must be a key objective of the budget. Read full article
27 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Billy Page has called on Health Ministers, Michael McGimpsey MLA and Mary Harney TD to look into the feasibility of bringing a new scanner called "Brilliance CT" to Ireland .The CT scanner which has just been unveiled in the North America can produce 3D body images of unprecedented clarity while reducing radiation by as much as 80%. Read full article
27 November, 2007
Following a meeting with Invest NI, Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has challenged the organisation over its lack of investment and assistance to ensure the economic development of Derry and the North West region Read full article
27 November, 2007
Speaking at the Launch of the Derry Republican Graves Association Calendar 2008 at the annual Pól Kinsella Sinn Féin Cumann Function Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney encouraged republicans to support the important work of the Graves Association Read full article
27 November, 2007
Sinn Féin in Derry have announced that they are to take the Stand Up for Derry campaign to both the Stormont Executive and Derry City Council Read full article
26 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has said that the growing sectarian attacks in the greater bishop Street Fountain area are worrying. Read full article
26 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Elisha McLaughlin has said that the Social Development Minister's decision to cut funding for the "Warm Homes Scheme" by 50% will put peoples lives at risk. Read full article
26 November, 2007
Councillor Lynn Fleming has described the party's forthcoming participation on the Derry District Policing Partnership as 'a welcome opportunity to bring accountable and proper policing to the citizens of the city and district'. Read full article
26 November, 2007
In proposing a motion to Derry City Council calling on Derry City Council to "make an application to the privy council to have the name of the city referred to in the 1613 royal charter ( as modified and re-enacted by the 1662 charter ) changed from Londonderry to Derry" Councillor Kevin Campbell said, Read full article
26 November, 2007
A Sinn Féin delegation met with the PSNI in Derry to raise their concerns over the incident which led to Gary Donnelly having his arm broken. The delegation consisted of Paul Fleming, Maeve McLaughlin and Raymond McCartney. Read full article
26 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor and housing spokesperson Tony Hassan has said that the statement from Margaret Ritchie 'that they might not be any social housing new builds next year' will have disastrous consequences for the homeless people in Derry City Council area and also the North of Ireland. Read full article
26 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Equality Spokesperson, Foyle MLA Martina Anderson speaking ahead of an Assembly debate on the draft Programme for Government and Investment Strategy has said that the Executive will be judged on how it succeeds in addressing inequalities and tackling regional imbalance. Read full article
26 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has welcomed the news that Derry City's well known Republican Youth group Tóirsire (meaning Torch Carriers), is to launch as Ógra Shinn Féin Doire this coming Tuesday 27th November Read full article
25 November, 2007
If you would like Irelands biggest selling political weekly newspaper delivered to your door please contact the Derry Sinn Féin constituency office 02871 377551 Read full article
24 November, 2007
Major article by Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney- Analysis on those opposed to the current Sinn Féin strategy Read full article
23 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney has said that Margaret Ritchie's plans to cut Housing Executive funding by 50% is a huge mistake and would have disastrous consequences for the most vulnerable people in our society. Read full article
23 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Elisha McLaughlin has said that the warnings from the Information Commissioner's Office that millions of young people could damage their future careers with the details about themselves they post on social networking websites only reinforces concerns about the safety of giving out information on the internet. Read full article
23 November, 2007
The 2008 Derry Republican Graves Association Calendar is now on sale throughout the city -It can be purchased at the Ráth Mór and Racecourse Road Constituency Offices
For more details contact 02871 377551 or 02871 71359747 Read full article
22 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Lynn Fleming has said that the new number system for logging calls with the Housing Executive is a backward step in terms of efficiency and will cause problems especially amongst the elderly. Read full article
22 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor for the Greater Shantallow Area has questioned the Road Services commitment to responding to locally elected representatives of the city after a number of unsatisfactory delays in having worked carried out and having telephone calls dealt with. Read full article
22 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Deputy Mayor Councillor Patricia Logue has said that only the actions of community activists prevented another car being torched in Fahan Street last night. Read full article
22 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson, has welcomed the decision by the Assembly Employment and Learning Committee to block or annul the regulations presented by Reg Empey that would have allowed him to increase Students Fees. Read full article
22 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has called on the Minister of Social Development Margaret Ritchie to ensure any new housing developments across the North complies with article 40 of the Planning Act that compels developers to leave aside 20% of their developments for social and affordable housing. Read full article
22 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney today praised the hard work of school staff in promoting healthy eating amongst their pupils. Read full article
22 November, 2007
Commenting on a North-South Ministerial meeting yesterday held in Derry in which the aquaculture industry and marine tourism topped the agenda Martina Anderson Sinn Féin MLA said, Read full article
22 November, 2007
Open letter to media from Conor Murphy on Derry railway line Read full article
22 November, 2007
Cúige Uladh Ógra Organiser Cllr. Johnny McGibbon has urged all young Republicans to mobilise for this weeks ÓSF Cúige Uladh AGM. Read full article
21 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Equality and Human Rights, Martina Anderson MLA (Foyle) has blasted the British governments incompetence over the loss of 25 million child benefit recipients personal details. Read full article
21 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has voiced concern at the £3 million 'Areas at Risk' funding programme recently announced by Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie and said that it is essential the money, especially for socially deprived areas, is allocated on the basis of objective need and equality. Read full article
21 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney has called on the Minister for Employment & Learning to take whatever measures necessary to provide equal treatment for Employment Agency workers. Read full article
21 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Deputy Mayor Councillor Patricia Logue has appealed to residents in the Bogside area to help ensure that winter grit /salt boxes placed at various locations over the last few days are not vandalised. Read full article
21 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Paul Fleming has said that he endorsed the Assembly Motion calling for a review of dog control and animal welfare legislation. Read full article
21 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed the news that Sinn Féin MP Pat Doherty will participate in the first meeting of the new Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement in Dublin on Thursday, November 22nd. Read full article
21 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Lynn Fleming commenting on a recent survey on alcohol and driving has said that it strengthens the case for a zero tolerance approach. Read full article
21 November, 2007
Sinn Fein MLA Raymond McCartney speaking after the publication of the Assembly Finance & Personnel Committee response to the 2007 Executive Review of the Domestic Rating System has expressed concern that 50% of those entitled to help with their rates are missing out. Read full article
21 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson will launch the "Stand up for Derry" petition tomorrow Thursday 22nd November
Time -12.30pm
Location - Guildhall Square Derry Read full article
20 November, 2007
Following a meeting today of the Regional Development Committee in Stormont to discuss the Derry Belfast railway line Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney stated, Read full article
20 November, 2007
Following the announcement by ILEX that the plans for the Fort George site are to be unveiled early next month on December 6th
Sinn Fein MLA Martina Anderson has declared Read full article
20 November, 2007
Sinn Féin councillor for the Greater Shantallow has hit out at the vandals who have consistently attacked and vandalised the bottle banks at the Northside shopping complex in Shantallow. Read full article
20 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has backed calls from the Consumer Council for new legislation to protect consumers' money and move them up the list of creditors if a scheme goes bust following the collapse of the Farepak Hamper Company just before Christmas last year . Read full article
20 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has thanked all those sports fans, supporters clubs and local soccer and Gaelic clubs who supported the "Strip for Africa" appeal at the weekend Read full article
20 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has hit out at sectarian vandals in the greater Bishop Street area who have repeatedly defaced walls and buildings in the area with loyalist paramilitary slogans Read full article
19 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has said proposed changes to Incapacity Benefit announced by Work and Pensions Secretary Peter Hain will hit the most vulnerable in society. Read full article
19 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has welcomed a call from MEP, Bairbre de Brún for the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Joe Borg, to ensure the immediate release of monies for compensation payments to former fishermen who gave up their livelihoods involved in drift and draft-net fishing for salmon on Lough Foyle Read full article
19 November, 2007
Sinn Fein Councillor Gerry MacLochlainn, says the latest report from the IPCC, (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), must focus people's minds on the need to act now. Read full article
19 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has said that news that the Housing Executive is facing a fifty per cent cut in its funding is a terrible indictment on the Department of Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie. Read full article
19 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has called for a full inquiry into an incident involving the PSNI in which a man sustained a serious injury to his arm. Read full article
19 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has said a 'Residents only parking' scheme is the only way to solve the rising problem around parking issues many residents in the Long Tower Court area and in surrounding streets. Read full article
17 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has welcomed the announcement that MEP Bairbre de Brún and Senator Pearse Doherty will lead a 25 strong delegation to Brussels next week to highlight the case for Irish language legislation in the six counties Read full article
16 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor for the Greater Shantallow area and housing spokesperson has welcomed the development of 10 news houses at the travellers halting site in Ballyarnett which afford travellers the opportunity to live in proper conditions for the first time. Read full article
16 November, 2007
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has said that she is disappointed that the local health trust and trade unions have failed to reach agreement in order to avoid industrial action at Altnagelvin Hospital Read full article
16 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has appealed to local sports fans, soccer clubs, supporters clubs and GAA Clubs to support an Irish Charity appeal "Strip for Africa" which is holding an Ireland wide appeal for people to give up their old replica shirts/strips for schools and orphanages in Africa.
"The collection point for jerseys will be in Peadar O Donnells on Waterloo Street between 2.30pm and 3.00pm tomorrow Saturday 17th November Read full article
16 November, 2007
The 2008 Derry Republican Graves Association Calendar is now on sale throughout the city -It can be purchased at the Ráth Mór and Racecourse Road Constituency Offices
For more details contact 02871 377551 or 02871 71359747 Read full article
15 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed a commitment by the First and Deputy First Ministers to tackle the neglect of Derry. Read full article
15 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has welcomed the announcement by the Post Office that they will be introducing a new Christmas saving scheme to help fill the gap left by the collapse of Christmas hamper firm Farepak. Read full article
15 November, 2007
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed new measures from the Agriculture Minister to assist the organic farming trade here. Read full article
15 November, 2007
Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has spoken of her disappointment at planned strike action by NIPSA that will affect special schools Read full article
15 November, 2007
Constituency services Culmore /Greater Shantallow - Read full article
15 November, 2007
New figures that reveal the massive extent of job losses in Derry prove the need for rapid investment in the city, Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has said. Read full article
14 November, 2007
Speaking in a debate in the European Parliament in Brussels , Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún MEP called for the European Commission and MEPs to vote to 'end their [airlines'] special treatment and to take into account their effect on our environment and in contributing to climate change' Read full article
14 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Peter Anderson has said people need to be aware of their rights when purchasing goods for Christmas on the internet ,his calls comes after the Trading Standards Institute found that many consumers do not understand their rights or the potential risks when buying goods online Read full article
14 November, 2007
Speaking after the launch of the Wireless City Network in Derry, Councillor Gerry MacLochlainn welcomed the innovative programme. Read full article
14 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has called on Health Ministers, Michael McGimpsey MLA and Mary Harney TD to throw their weight behind Alfa 5 Air Ambulance Group the charity set up to establish an air ambulance service and to look into the feasibility of government assistance for a dedicated Air Ambulance service to cover the North and the border counties Read full article
14 November, 2007
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed a commitment from Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew to ease trade restrictions for local farmers. Read full article
14 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has appealed to local sports fans, soccer clubs, supporters clubs and GAA Clubs to support an Irish Charity appeal "Strip for Africa" which is holding an Ireland wide appeal for people to give up their old replica shirts/strips for schools and orphanages in Africa Read full article
13 November, 2007
On sale at the Sinn Féin Office on the Racecourse Road ,Shantallow ,
Derry
02871 359747
Priced £5.00 Read full article
13 November, 2007
Sinn Fein Councillor Lynn Fleming has said that the decision for Derry City Council to provide two Service Level Agreements (SLA's) with women groups is long overdue. Read full article
13 November, 2007
Sinn Fein Councillor Kevin Campbell has welcomed the decision by the Housing Executive to transfer lands for recreational space to Derry City Council that will allow a new housing development at Glassagh Road to proceed. Read full article
13 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Deputy Mayor Councillor Patricia Logue has said more needs to done to address the issue of fuel poverty after a report by Help the Aged found nearly 2m older people wear outdoor clothes indoors and a fifth of elderly people spend their winters in one room to reduce heating bills Read full article
13 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Equality and Human rights spokesperson Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has said she is appalled at the findings of a study by the mental health charity, Mencap which reported that children with physical or learning disabilities faced repeated taunts and violence in school, parks and on transport Read full article
13 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has welcomed the decision by ILEX to situate a skate board park as part of their new development of Fort George and Derry City Council's decision to look at another park on council property. Read full article
13 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has said that Derry City Council need to look at securing the future of Foyle Valley Rail Museum following figures that show it was one of the most popular attractions during the summer months. Read full article
13 November, 2007
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has said women seeking to escape from abusive relationships are being hampered by one of the anomalies of partition Read full article
12 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Elisha McLaughlin has said that parents cannot distance themselves from responsibility for their children.
Following incidents on the Glengalliagh Road Councillor McLaughlin said, Read full article
12 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney commenting on the UDA statement yesterday said:
"The message from the whole community to the UDA is that it should end its sectarian campaign, end its drug dealing, end its criminality and extortion, engage seriously with the IICD and get off its own community's back. Nothing less is acceptable. Read full article
12 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Billy Page said that the risk of suicide to young people remains alarmingly high. Read full article
12 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has appealed for those involved in several attacks in the Bishop Street/Fountain area in recent days to desist from their actions as it was only local people who were suffering and lives being disrupted by these incidents Read full article
12 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Billy Page said that the risk of suicide to young people remains alarmingly high Read full article
12 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has called for an all-Ireland conference on Road Safety.
Speaking ahead of an Assembly debate on the issue Mr McCartney said: Read full article
12 November, 2007
Speaking at the weekend Martina Anderson MLA (Foyle) welcomed the recent moves by Fianna Fáil towards organizing in the North but said that it should be matched by speaking rights for northern politicians in Leinster House. Read full article
12 November, 2007
Speaking at the annual Edentubber commemoration in north County Louth Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP MLA welcomed the veterans of the campaign and the families of the five republicans killed in 1957 at the foot of the EdentubberMountain Read full article
12 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Cllr Tony Hassan and housing spokesperson on Derry City Council has said that DSD Minister Margaret Ritchie is falling into the same trap as did David Hanson when it comes to telling us what she is going to do about the social housing crisis in the North of Ireland and in Derry City Council area. Read full article
10 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has made an appeal to her assembly colleagues from all the political parties to support and take part in the 10,001 Santa's world record attempt that will be taking place in Derry next month in aid of Macmillion Cancer Support, Foyle Hospice, Children in Crossfire, i.C.a.r.e Read full article
10 November, 2007
Radical rethink on job creation needed
Article by Mitchel McLaughlin MLA South Antrim Read full article
9 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Kevin Campbell has called on the Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure to meet with the BBC to discuss the second-class treatment that Gaelic Games receives compared with other sports. Read full article
9 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLAs Martina Anderson and Raymond McCartney will attend a conference in London this weekend on the current situation in Venezuela Read full article
9 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Regional Development Committee member, Raymond McCartney has accused SDLP MLA John Dallat of misrepresenting the committee after claiming that it 'unanimously agreed' to reject proposals for work on the Derry - Coleraine railway when in fact that committee did no such thing. Read full article
8 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has called on the Minister Michelle Gildernew to protect the rights of the lowest paid farm workers by retaining the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB). Read full article
8 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has called on the DRD Road Service to erect traffic warning signs and traffic calming measures at Oakbridge Park. Read full article
8 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has said that more needs to be done to in promoting entrepreneurship in the North West especially amongst women and young people. Read full article
8 November, 2007
Commenting on this mornings shooting in Derry of an off duty member of the PSNI, Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said: Read full article
7 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has called on DRD Road service to review the parking arrangements at the junction of Northland Avenue and Northland Road following complaints from local residents that cars being parked at this junction were causing problems for the free flow of traffic in the area and creating additional problems Read full article
7 November, 2007
Deep concern about the level of homelessness in Derry has been expressed by all the main political parties during a special Assembly debate tabled by Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson. Read full article
7 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Spokesperson, Raymond McCartney MLA (Foyle) has welcomed the news that the FIFA legal department has advised that any soccer player born on the island of Ireland should be free to choose which of the two Irish teams they wish to play for. Read full article
6 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Kevin Campbell has said that the Irish government must pressure the US administration to deliver immigration reform for Irish in America and said it was simply wrong that so may thousands of Irish in America were facing yet another Christmas unable to visit friends and families at home Read full article
6 November, 2007
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP MLA gave the oration at the funeral of Martin Meehan today. Read full article
6 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Councillor Billy Page has said that there needs to be more awareness among young people about the dangers of mixing high energy drinks and alcohol .His comments follow a new study from North Carolina's Wake Forest University which found that young people who mix energy drinks with alcohol are twice as likely to end up harmed than those who just drink alcohol Read full article
6 November, 2007
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson is to hold a Rural constituency advice clinic this week, she has confirmed. Read full article
6 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has welcomed this weeks visit by party colleague, Bairbre de Brún MEP to China as part of a European Parliament committee involved in a series of high-level meetings to formulate proposals on the EU's policy on climate change Read full article
6 November, 2007
The 2008 Derry Republican Graves Association calendar is now on sale throughout the city -It can be purchased at the Ráth Mór and Racecourse Road Constituency Offices
For more details contact 02871 377551 or 02871 71359747 Read full article
5 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has called for the introduction of short stay disabled parking bays outside the Derry Credit Union on Abbey Street following concerns that people with disabilities were having difficulty accessing the building due to ongoing parking problems in the area Read full article
5 November, 2007
Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney has said that speed is the main road safety issue and that the wrong speed choice killed three times as many people as drink driving Read full article
5 November, 2007
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP today visited the Office of the Police Ombudsman as Nuala O'Loan's term in the post came to an end. Read full article
5 November, 2007
Speaking ahead of a Regional Services meeting with DRD Road Service, Sinn Féin councillor for the Greater Shantallow Area, Tony Hassan, has hit out at the Road Service for the Neglect of the Road Infrastructure in the city . Read full article
5 November, 2007
The Sinn Féin Ard Chomhairle, which met in Dublin on Saturday, has extended condolences to the family of Martin Meehan following his sudden death in Belfast. Ard Chomhairle member Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson described Martin as an exemplary republican and said he would mourned by all who knew him Read full article
5 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Maeve McLaughlin has said that resurfacing work will not take place on Miller Street until mid 2008 due to gas pipeline laying in the area Read full article
5 November, 2007
If you would like Irelands biggest selling political weekly newspaper delivered to your door please contact the Derry Sinn Féin constituency office 02871 377551 Read full article
2 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Deputy Mayor Councillor Patricia Logue has asked parents to get their children thinking of the key issues around road safety and for drivers to be extra careful particularly at pedestrian crossings as we enter the period when it will be dark in the mornings and afternoons during rush-hour when children will be going to and from school. Read full article
2 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Tony Hassan has said that the latest house price index showing that house prices had risen by 132% in the Derry area, require an urgent response from Housing Minister Margaret Ritchie. Read full article
2 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Lynn Fleming has said that she was horrified to find out that the young man attacked in John Street had to receive over 50 stitches to a wound in his back. Read full article
2 November, 2007
Edentubber Martyrs 50th anniversary website Read full article
1 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Billy Page has hit at those who broke into the premises of All Class Joinery and held a rave in it last night causing damage to the premises. Read full article
1 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Peter Anderson has said that a new survey by the price comparison website Savebuckets.com which found that two out of ten people using credit cards are still paying for Christmas 2006 highlights the need for more awareness around the subject of seasonal debt and its impact throughout the rest of the year Read full article
1 November, 2007
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams made a keynote address at a special event organised in aid of the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Mr. Adams said 'The Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace is an optimistic example of how people, who have been grievously hurt, are able to meet that challenge head on and to produce something good and constructive, and positive and compassionate, from it. Read full article
1 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry MacLochlainn today described the challenges facing us in the battle to stamp out racism here, as very real and urgent. Read full article
1 November, 2007
Sinn Féin Councillor Billy Page has called for a review of how the Blue Badge disability parking scheme operates across the north. Read full article
1 November, 2007
Following a meeting between Sinn Féin MLA's Raymond McCartney and Martina Anderson and Mr. John Spangler General Manager Seagate to discuss Seagates future in the North West and recent redundancies Mr. McCartney said, Read full article
1 November, 2007
Orlagh McCauley has recently been co opted onto the Ógra Shinn Féin national Executive to fulfil the role of International Officer. Read full article
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